research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Effects of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens and Gonadotropin Secretion in Hirsute Women
Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.
research Sebaceous Immunobiology: Skin Homeostasis, Innate Immunity Coordination, Inflammatory Response, and Disease Associations
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
research Issues in Transgender Dermatology: A Systematic Review of the Literature
The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.
research Is Acne a Sign of Androgen Excess Disorder or Not?
Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.
research RASopathic Alopecia: Hair Changes Associated with Vemurafenib Therapy
Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
research Skin Signs of Systemic Diseases
Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
research Alopecia in Epidermolysis Bullosa
The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Focal Hypertrichosis During Topical Tacrolimus Therapy for Childhood Vitiligo
An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.
research Distinctive Lupus Panniculitis of Scalp with Linear Alopecia Along Blaschko's Lines: A Review of the Literature
Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
research Hyperandrogenemia in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Association with Body Mass Index
High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
research Dermoscopy Evaluation of Skin in Healthy Cats
Dermoscopy is a good, noninvasive way to see normal cat skin structures and could be useful for check-ups.
research Status of Sex Reassignment Surgery for Gender Identity Disorder in Japan
In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
research Histopathology of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
research The Histopathology of Alopecia Areata in Vertical and Horizontal Sections
Horizontal scalp biopsy sections are better for diagnosing alopecia areata, showing fewer hair follicles and more miniaturized hairs.
research Comparison of the Therapeutic Effect of Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Small Extracellular Vesicles in Soft Tissue Repair
Both human and animal-derived small extracellular vesicles speed up skin healing equally well.
research Systemic Causes of Hair Loss
The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
research Telogen Effluvium: Is There a Need for a New Classification
The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
research Expression Patterns of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Neurturin, Their Cognate Receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and Common Signal Transduction Element c-Ret in Human Skin Hair Follicles
Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
research Rhombencephalosynapsis Presenting Antenatally with Ventriculomegaly/Hydrocephalus in a Likely Case of Gomez–López-Hernández Syndrome
A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
research Elevated Fasting Insulin Is Associated With Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High fasting insulin levels in women with PCOS are linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
research Reconstruction of the Scalp, Calvarium, and Frontal Sinus
The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Female
A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.
research The Frequency of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Females with Resistant Acne Vulgaris
Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense-Pulsed-Light-Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
research Fluridil, A Rationally Designed Topical Agent For Androgenetic Alopecia: First Clinical Experience
Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.